Documents re: Stephanie Kwolek
| Tracking # |
HQ-2014-01577-F |
| Submitted | Aug. 7, 2014 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
A copy of any files--communications, contracts, etc.--related to the chemist Stephanie Kwolek, the inventor of Kevlar, whose death was widely reported upon in the media. (See: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/21/business/stephanie-l-kwolek-inventor-of-kevlar-is-dead-at-90.html?_r=0; http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/stephanie-kwolek-dies-at-90-chemist-created-kevlar-fiber-used-in-bullet-resistant-gear/2014/06/20/9b5b4634-f883-11e3-a606-946fd632f9f1_story.html; http://www.coons.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/release/statement-of-senator-coons-on-passing-of-stephanie-kwolek)
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: Department of Energy
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: Department of Energy
A letter stating the request for reduced or waived fees has been accepted.
From: Humphrey, Shonda (CONTR)
Mr. Lipton,
Please see the attached final response regarding your Department of Energy FOIA request HQ-2014-01577-F.
Thank you,
Shonda Humphrey
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